antlers Report post Posted May 5, 2010 My name is Cody i am 13 and this is my story. It all started in southern AZ. with Verndog. Opening morning i shot at a nice 3X2 whitetail and i hit it but we could not find it after searching for about 3 hours and i was bummed that wwe could not find it . After that we did not see another deer until the next day. We saw it at about 900 yards all we could tell was that it was a really nice buck at least 90 inchs Verndog said but i was in awe that Vern could tell about how big it was from that far away! We got into the ranger and got about 200 yards away from the mountain where we saw the deer. We slowly sneeked over to a small canyon where we thought the deer would be we sat there for about 20 minutes waiting for the deer to pop out. Then Vern said i'm going to walk over to this little curve in the mountain and see if the deer is there. so he walked over and he immediatly stopped. He stood there bent over for about 4 or 5 minutes with real heavy pack on his back and he did not move. After about 6 minutes the deer walked around the corner. BOOM!!!!! The deer dropped! My heart was pumping i was so excited! The shot was only about 20 yards and it was right into the heart of the deer. We walked over and i thanked Vern and also my Dad. My deer was a beautiful basket buck that was my first deer ever. it was a 4X3 Coues Whitetail. This deer hunt will stay in my mind forever and it's al thanks to my Dad and Vern Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted May 5, 2010 Great buck dude! Love the mass! Isnt it nice when luck is FINALY on our side instead of the deers?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antlers Report post Posted May 5, 2010 Great buck dude! Love the mass! Isnt it nice when luck is FINALY on our side instead of the deers?! Ya it is really nice to have luck on your side Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Santana Outdoors Report post Posted May 5, 2010 Great job Cody, congrats to everyone for making memories! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted May 5, 2010 Congrats Cody on a nice buck and I like the Euro mount also. Great job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted May 5, 2010 A big congratulations on your first buck and a dandy one at that. Cody, please do me and yourself a favor and start yourself a journal while you still have it fresh in your mind. I know now you think it will stay in your mind forever but believe me if you live long enough it will fade due to something we can't help. Old age! Keep us all posted on your next hunt and thanks for sharing. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues&Bass Report post Posted May 5, 2010 Good buck Cody Congradulations! Hooked for life! I hope you get another chance for a tag in 2010. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted May 7, 2010 Awesome Cody! Thanks for sharing your story with us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Verndog Report post Posted May 14, 2010 Hey Cody.....you know all I can think about after reading your story, was the smile on your face when you put your hands on that gorgeous buck. I had a great time and thanks for allowing me to be a part of your first deer kill. He'll be tough to top. You're a great young man! ----Verndog Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Coues Report post Posted May 14, 2010 Hey Cody.....you know all I can think about after reading your story, was the smile on your face when you put your hands on that gorgeous buck. I had a great time and thanks for allowing me to be a part of your first deer kill. He'll be tough to top. You're a great young man! ----Verndog Thank you For taking us to an awesome spot. And thanks again for all the stuff you did during that AWESOME hunt with an awesome outcome!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ernesto C Report post Posted May 14, 2010 Cody, congratulations!! I love the 2nd picture, beautifull buck and beatifull background. You must blow out that pic or why not? make it wall size! Thanks for sharing your story and success wiht us. Ernesto C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Archer Report post Posted May 17, 2010 Great job kid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Coues Report post Posted May 17, 2010 Great job kid. Thanks!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcoues Report post Posted May 28, 2010 awesome Cody keep up the good work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites